"Dreamnight,” an international event hosted voluntarily by zoos and aquariums throughout the world, will take place on Friday, June 2, from 6-9 p.m. at The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park.
This is a free open house for chronically ill children, children with disabilities, and their families. The Zoo staff volunteer their time each year to provide interactive activities, behind-the-scenes glimpses, food, drinks, and mementos.
“Our Zoo collaborates with Orange Grove Centers, so we’ve been able to open this event to developmentally disabled adults as well,” said Miranda Cagle, Chattanooga Zoo.
The Zoo serves as a community partner making animals and the facility accessible to numerous groups and populations with special needs year round.
During the summer, the Zoo and the Therapeutic Recreation Division of the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department will host a “Zoo-a-bility” day camp for children ages six to 14.
The “Dreamnight” event is free for the children, their immediate family and for groups with caretakers, but reservations are requested. For more information and to make reservations call 697-1319.